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2008 New Zealand Grand Prix
The 2008 New Zealand Grand Prix was an open wheel racing car race held at Manfeild Autocourse, near Feilding on 13 January 2008. It was the fifty third New Zealand Grand Prix and was open to Toyota Racing Series cars (based on international Formula 3 regulations). The event was also the third race of the third round of the 2007–08 Toyota Racing Series. Classification Qualifying Grand Prix References External links Toyota Racing Series New Zealand Grand Prix Grand Prix ( , meaning ''Grand Prize''; plural ''Grands Prix'') most commonly refers to: * Grand Prix motor racing, a form of motorsport competition ** List of Formula One Grands Prix, an auto-racing championship *** Monaco Grand Prix, the most prestigious ... Toyota Racing Series {{Autoracing-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007–08 Toyota Racing Series
The 2007–08 Toyota Racing Series was the fourth running of the Toyota Racing Series. The Toyota Racing Series is New Zealand's premier open-wheeler motorsport category. The Series includes races for every major trophy in New Zealand circuit racing including the New Zealand Motor Cup and the Denny Hulme Memorial Trophy. The cars are also the category for the 2008 New Zealand Grand Prix, which was held as the third race of the Manfeild Autocourse round, - one of only two races in the world with FIA approval to use the Grand Prix nomenclature outside Formula One. Teams and drivers The following teams and drivers competed during the 2007–08 Toyota Racing Series. All teams were New Zealand-registered. Calendar Championship standings Referencestoyotaracing.co.nz {{DEFAULTSORT:2007-08 Toyota Racing Series [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nathan Antunes
Nathan William Cavaco Antunes (born 23 April 1988) in Sydney, Australia is best known as an Australian race car driver. Educated at Trinity Grammar School in Sydney, he has raced in a variety of classes throughout the world. Racing career Junior Karting Antunes began his career in 1996 and was Goulburn Kart Club Champion in 1997, 1998 (midget karting) and 1999 (rookie karting). He was also the North Shore Kart Club Champion and ACT Junior Sprint Classic Champion in 1998 and 1999 In 2001, Antunes made his first appearance in National Championships Junior National Light and placed 7th in the Junior Clubman NSW Championship. In 2002 he placed 5th in the Junior ICA Australian Championship, 4th in the Junior Piston Port NSW Championship (Junior ICA) and 4th in the Junior Clubman NSW Championship improving on his 7th place the year before. In 2003, Antunes placed 5th in the ICA Australian Championship and competed in the Formula 100 Light Australian Championships aged 14. U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 New Zealand Grand Prix ...
The 2009 New Zealand Grand Prix was an open wheel racing car race held at Manfeild Autocourse, near Feilding on 1 March 2009. It was the fifty-fourth New Zealand Grand Prix and was open to Toyota Racing Series cars (based on international Formula Three regulations). The event was also the third race of the fifth round of the 2008–09 Toyota Racing Series. Daniel Gaunt won his second New Zealand Grand Prix in three years, reclaiming the honours from Andy Knight. Classification Qualifying Race References External links Toyota Racing Series {{New Zealand Grand Prix years, state=expanded New Zealand Grand Prix Grand Prix Toyota Racing Series New Zealand Grand Prix The New Zealand Grand Prix, sometimes known as the New Zealand International Grand Prix, is an annual motor racing event held in New Zealand. First held in 1950 New Zealand Grand Prix, 1950, it is best known for hosting rounds of the Tasman Seri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 New Zealand Grand Prix
The 2007 New Zealand Grand Prix was an open wheel racing car race held at Teretonga Park, near Invercargill on 11 March 2007. It was the fifty second New Zealand Grand Prix and was open to Toyota Racing Series cars (based on international Formula 3 regulations). The event was also the third race of the seventh round of the 2006–07 Toyota Racing Series The 2006–07 Toyota Racing Series was the third Toyota Racing Series season. It began on 4 November 2006 at Pukekohe Park Raceway in New Zealand and ended on 22 April 2007, also at Pukekohe. Teams and drivers The following teams and drivers h .... Classification Qualifying Grand Prix References External links Toyota Racing Series {{New Zealand Grand Prix years, state=expanded New Zealand Grand Prix Gra Toyota Racing Series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristján Einar
Kristján Einar Kristjánsson (born 8 January 1989) is an Icelandic racing driver. He started racing in karts at 14, the age when Icelandic law allows drivers to start racing karts. He is the first ever driver to emerge from Icelandic motorsport (karting) into full international formula racing series. Kristján Einar is a podcast host of the podcast show The Pit along with Bragi "The B-Dog" Thordarson who is most often called The River Boy. Kristján's nickname in The Pit is The K-Seal Karting career Kristján Einar was born in Garðabær. He started racing karts at 14, the age when Icelandic law allows drivers to start racing karts. As the only teenager competing, Kristján finished up 8th in his debut season of 2003, starting his racing careerolling his gokart(Video). The following year Kristjan was back racing, this time finishing the 2004 season in 4th place, the following season finishing second and the highlight being the 2006 season, winning the Icelandic National kar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Pickens
Michael Pickens (born 7 January 1983) is a racecar driver from Auckland, New Zealand. He races midgets and sprint cars in New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Michael is a 9 time New Zealand Midget Car champion and was the 2021 Sprintcar champion. He also won the 2015/2016 Australian Speedcar Championship. He has won races and championships in New Zealand, Australia, and United States in Quarter Midget racing, Quarter Midgets, 3/4 Midget car racing, Midgets, Midgets, Sprint car racing, Sprint Cars and Karting, Karts. Racing career In 2005, Pickens competed at the Chili Bowl (race), Chili Bowl midget car race at Tulsa, Oklahoma. He won Rookie of the Year honors with an outstanding drive from 19th starting position to a race ending 6th-place finish. He was noticed by some key people at NASCAR NEXTEL Cup's Roush Racing. While not having prior experience on pavement, as there are no pavement ovals in New Zealand, Pickens did compete in the Roush's Driver Development Compe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitch Cunningham
Mitchell John Cunningham (born 5 September 1986 in Auckland), known as Mitch Cunningham, is a New Zealand racing driver. He is the younger brother of Indy Lights champion Wade Cunningham. Mitch drove in Indy Lights in 2008 on a partial schedule of only road course races. He finished 23rd in points starting 8 of the 16 rounds of the championship. He next competed in the 2008–2009 Toyota Racing Series The Formula Regional Oceania Championship is New Zealand's premier formula racing category. The series includes races for every major trophy in New Zealand circuit racing including the New Zealand Motor Cup and the Denny Hulme Memorial Trophy. ... championship, winning top honours winning three of the six races. , TRS Press Release, 15 March 2009 Mitchell currently races ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Smith (racing Driver)
Kenneth James Smith (born 11 August 1941) is a New Zealand motor racing driver, who won the New Zealand Grand Prix in 1976, 1990, and 2004. Smith first competed in motor racing in 1958, winning the New Zealand Hill Climb championship when he was 16. He progressed to single seater racing in 1962, first driving a Lola March T, Formula Junior car. Later he raced in Formula Ford, Formula 5000, Formula Pacific, Formula Mondial, and Toyota Racing Series among others Smith won the Gold Star Drivers Award in the 1975–1976, 1983–1984, 1984–1985, 1986–1987 and 1989–1990 seasons. In 2011 Smith won the Formula 5000 Revival championship for the third time. As well as his victories in New Zealand, Smith also won the Penang Grand Prix three times, the Selangor Grand Prix twice, and the Malaysian Grand Prix once. In 2021, Smith took part in his 50th New Zealand Grand Prix at age 79, during his 63rd consecutive season of racing. Honours and awards Smith was appointed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominic Storey
Dominic Storey (born 15 October 1989) is a racing driver from New Zealand. Career Formula BMW After a karting career in his native New Zealand, Storey made his single–seater debut in 2006 in Formula BMW Asia, finishing the season fourth overall whilst teammate to current Formula 1 star Daniel Ricciardo. He also contested two races in the British series, having competed for Räikkönen Robertson Racing in Oulton Park where he placed 5th on debut. Toyota Racing Series After three races in 2007, Storey took part on a full-time basis in Toyota Racing Series in 2007–08 with Victory Motor Racing. He took podium–finishes to be classified in fifth place with 792 points and a lap record at the Taupo Motorsport Park. Formula Renault and Formula Three In 2008 Storey made his debut in Formula Renault category with participation in the Formula Renault 2.0 West European Cup series at Estoril. He remained in series for 2009 and joined Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, but spent only tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Gaunt
Daniel Thomas Gaunt (born 27 February 1985 in Auckland) is a New Zealand racing driver and owner of Game Over Auckland. Formula Racing After rising through the ranks of New Zealand Formula Ford, which included a third-place finish in the 2002 New Zealand Grand Prix, Gaunt moved to Australia, competing in the Formula 4000 category and winning the 2003 Australian Drivers' Championship. With Formula 4000 collapsing, the title did not lead anywhere and Gaunt returned to New Zealand. After a win in the 2004 Lady Wigram Trophy driving a Dallara F3, Gaunt moved on to compete in the inaugural Toyota Racing Series, finishing third in the final standings. A season in Champ Car Atlantics followed with the Paul Newman owned Newman/Wachs Racing. After single race as the back-up driver for A1 Team New Zealand Gaunt returned to New Zealand Gaunt won the 2006 Toyota Racing Series title. Sedan Racing Drives in 2008 proved slim with guest drives in Toyota Racing Series, Australian C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand Grand Prix
The New Zealand Grand Prix, sometimes known as the New Zealand International Grand Prix, is an annual motor racing event held in New Zealand. First held in 1950 New Zealand Grand Prix, 1950, it is best known for hosting rounds of the Tasman Series in the 1960s and 1970s. It is currently run as the signature race of the Formula Regional Oceania Championship. It is one of only two current national Grand Prix motor racing, Grand Prix events that are not part of the Formula One World Championship, the other being the Macau Grand Prix. History The race was once an important race on the international calendar, most notably when it was a part of the Tasman Series. In this era, several contemporary Formula One drivers would compete in the race, often with great success. Six Formula One List of Formula One World Drivers' Champions, World Drivers' Champions have won the New Zealand Grand Prix, including three-time champions Sir Jack Brabham and Sir Jackie Stewart. In the years following t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Motorsport
International Motorsport is a New Zealand motor racing team based in Grey Lynn, Auckland that competes in the V8SuperTourer series and the South Island Endurance Championship. The team currently run one car in the V8 SuperTourer Series, the #96 Falcon for up-and-coming driver Ant Pedersen. Although they do own a second Ford FG Falcon racecar that is not being used in the 2013 Season. The team also enters two Porsche 997 GT3's in the 2013 ASKO South Island Endurance Championship for Rick Armstrong and Matthew Hamilton. Jonny Reid, Ant Pedersen and Alex Davison also joined the team for the first round of the championship. History The team was established in 1960 by Lyall Williamson and has raced in many New Zealand motorsport series as well as racing in Australia on occasion. New Zealand motorsport legend Denny Hulme worked actively with the team until his death in 1992. In 2012 the team ran three cars in the V8 SuperTourer Series. Alongside series regulars Jonny Reid and An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
